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Data Policy and Politics in a Democracy.
- Source :
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Journal of Economic Education . Sum 1994 25(3):213-217. - Publication Year :
- 1994
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Abstract
- Asserts that policymakers and the general public should be well informed about economic and social issues. Contends that a statistical system in a democracy has a heavy responsibility to ensure that the data represent fact, not opinion. Discusses changes made in the Consumer Price Index to prevent it from becoming politicized. (CFR)
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0022-0485
- Volume :
- 25
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- ERIC
- Journal :
- Journal of Economic Education
- Publication Type :
- Report
- Accession number :
- EJ490112
- Document Type :
- Reports - Descriptive<br />Journal Articles